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that's how president obama refers to nelson mandela. a man he met some eight years ago at a meeting here in washington, d.c. when obama was still a freshman senator from illinois. yesterday he spoke out about mande mandela's impact on his life. >> the day he was released from prison gave me a sense of what human beings can do when guided by their hopes and not by their fears. and like so many around the globe, i cannot fully imagine my own life without the example that nelson mandela set. >> joining me now is rick strength am. he collaborated on the ought buy all offy of nelson mandela. and also the author of mandela's ways on life, love and courage. thanks for joining us. the president will be heading over to south africa to pay his respects and america ago respects to nelson mandela. what should we be paying attention to? >> wolf, i think every world leader, including president obama wants to borrow a little bit from the halo of nelson mandela. but in the case of president obama, knicksed-race president, a man whose fare was from the
that's how president obama refers to nelson mandela. a man he met some eight years ago at a meeting here in washington, d.c. when obama was still a freshman senator from illinois. yesterday he spoke out about mande mandela's impact on his life. >> the day he was released from prison gave me a sense of what human beings can do when guided by their hopes and not by their fears. and like so many around the globe, i cannot fully imagine my own life without the example that nelson mandela set....
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preside president hollande, president barack obama, clinton and bush. >> nelson mandela passed away late thursday. this sunday has been national day of prayer where you've seen sights like this all over the country as south africans pay thanks and bid farewell. the government has also confirmed today that at least 59 dignitaries from around the world are confirmed to be here during these ten days of mourning. they include u.s. presidents barack obama, george w. bush, bill clinton, and jimmy carter. queen elizabeth ii will be represented by her son, prince charles. french president holland e will be here also. a logistical challenge ahead for the government. what does the week ahead look like? on tuesday we will see our first formal memorial service for the late president at fnb stadium. it seats 95,000 but the government in an effort to allow as many people as possible to take part in festivities, if can you call it that, will have 90 screens around the country, broadcasting what will take place on tuesday. wednesday through thursday, nelson mandela's body will lay in state. each morning
preside president hollande, president barack obama, clinton and bush. >> nelson mandela passed away late thursday. this sunday has been national day of prayer where you've seen sights like this all over the country as south africans pay thanks and bid farewell. the government has also confirmed today that at least 59 dignitaries from around the world are confirmed to be here during these ten days of mourning. they include u.s. presidents barack obama, george w. bush, bill clinton, and...
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president obama met with members of nelson mandela's family today. he also called mandela's wife at the hospital. mr. obama is also holding talks with south african president jacob zuma. the two leaders addressed the importance of growing trade and business relationships between the two countries. >>> supporters and opponents of egypt's president are back on the streets. state media says fighting between the two sides have left several people hurt in the port city of alexandria. opponents of president mohamed morsi are planning massive demonstrations tomorrow calling for his resignation. >>> a 21-year-old american teacher was stabbed and killed during protests yesterday. his family says he was just watching the demonstrations when he was attacked there. >>> bbc reports a sailboat missing at sea for more than three weeks now is presumed to have sunk. but the report says rescuers still believe the seven people on board, including six americans, may have survived on a life raft. the group set sail from new zealand on a 1200 mile journey to australia jun
president obama met with members of nelson mandela's family today. he also called mandela's wife at the hospital. mr. obama is also holding talks with south african president jacob zuma. the two leaders addressed the importance of growing trade and business relationships between the two countries. >>> supporters and opponents of egypt's president are back on the streets. state media says fighting between the two sides have left several people hurt in the port city of alexandria....
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brother for his "brilliant prrmance" in greeting obama with firmness and dignity. the white house downplayed the impromptu handshake. >>> just three days left for americans to sign up for obamacare and be guaranteed coverage by january 1st. for those americans who have seen their insurance canceled because of the new law, there may be more time thanks to a new 11th hour option. chief national correspondent john dipping is in washingtjohn in washington. good morning. >> some love this, some don't. obamacare is in the eye of the beholder. this is a big controversy because the president had to acknowledge he had broken a pledge, if. you like your doctor you can keep that doctor, if you like your plan, you can keep that plan and millions of americans were affected by that. the administration says the real number is about 500,000 people who had their plans canceled, who have not yet signed up for new plans and what the administration is saying as an option if you can't find something out there in your state exchange or the federal exchange, you can sign up for the catas
brother for his "brilliant prrmance" in greeting obama with firmness and dignity. the white house downplayed the impromptu handshake. >>> just three days left for americans to sign up for obamacare and be guaranteed coverage by january 1st. for those americans who have seen their insurance canceled because of the new law, there may be more time thanks to a new 11th hour option. chief national correspondent john dipping is in washingtjohn in washington. good morning. >>...
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then greg ferguson. >> president obama is in south africa for the mandela tribute and got caught taking a selfie. look at that. doesn't that make you proud. michele looks really happy about it as well. look at that. [ laughter ] >> most comments were funny and meant to be and as the former russian ambassador told the bbc it's not uncommon for world leaders to use such events to strengthen relations. in the case of diplomacy there's the thing as a working funeral. >>> thanks to both of you for being here this morning. >> good morning, carol. >> so the photographer, his name is roberto schmidt. he took the photo of the selfie. he's a photographer. he said president obama and british and danish counterparts were acting like human beings and makes me sad we're obsessed with day-to-day trivialities. he can't believe everybody is making a big deal of this selfie. is he right, john? >> yes. how dare our politicians like human beings. the photographer really did sort of lay it on the line that this is a distraction. the moment he caught michele didn't seem to indicate deep disapproval. funeral
then greg ferguson. >> president obama is in south africa for the mandela tribute and got caught taking a selfie. look at that. doesn't that make you proud. michele looks really happy about it as well. look at that. [ laughter ] >> most comments were funny and meant to be and as the former russian ambassador told the bbc it's not uncommon for world leaders to use such events to strengthen relations. in the case of diplomacy there's the thing as a working funeral. >>> thanks...
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. >> he told me he was doing his job during the service of mandela. through those several hour, interpreting for world leaders including president barack obama. one disturbing development he say to me he suffers from schizophrenia and says he's not a security issue for that event. so, the question remains how did he get in if the deaf association in south africa is saying he was signing rubbish, not making any sense with the world leaders at this important event in south africa. take a listen to what he said to me. >> for the deaf association, if they think that i've done a wrong interpretation, i ask forgiveness. but for deaf south african telling me that i was doing wrong interpretation, then they should answer me why there was -- >> all these years. >> all these years. >> people have complained before when you interpreted for president zuma before. >> listen, listen. i've never, ever, ever in my life have anything that said of interpreted to. you can go through all the medias of south africa. interpreted all the videos for south africa. if you can
. >> he told me he was doing his job during the service of mandela. through those several hour, interpreting for world leaders including president barack obama. one disturbing development he say to me he suffers from schizophrenia and says he's not a security issue for that event. so, the question remains how did he get in if the deaf association in south africa is saying he was signing rubbish, not making any sense with the world leaders at this important event in south africa. take a...